Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital Emergency Department

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Whether time is clearly critical, or you just need to make sure everything is OK, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital’s Emergency Department is ready for you. Our team of board-certified emergency physicians and Emergency Department staff are standing by 24/7.

To best meet the needs of Goleta Valley and the surrounding areas, our Emergency Department more than doubled in size with the completion of the new Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital.

Prepare for an Emergency Visit

Always call 9-1-1 if you suspect a heart attack or stroke, or if someone has stopped breathing. An emergency medical crew can start treatment right away, shorten time to the hospital and help our advanced staff best prepare for arrival.

Visit the Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital Emergency Room if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms:

Deep cuts/lacerations that require stitches or a large open wound that won’t stop bleeding

Broken bones, sprains or dislocated joints

Minor abdominal pain

Vomiting or diarrhea

Minor head or eye injuries

Flu or cold symptoms, sore throat, cough

High fevers or fevers with rash

Sudden testicular pain and swelling

Constipation

Painful urination

Minor dog bites, cat scratches

STD symptoms

Intoxication and post intoxication nausea, vomiting, headache

Recurrent seizures with a history of seizure disorder

Patients unable to be admitted at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital will be cared for appropriately and transferred.

Visit the Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Emergency Room if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms:

Chest pain, especially if it radiates to your arm or jaw or is accompanied by sweating, vomiting or shortness of breath

Difficulty breathing

Sudden clumsiness, loss of balance or fainting

Sudden difficulty speaking, or trouble understanding speech

Altered mental status or confusion, including suicidal thoughts

Sudden weakness or paralysis, especially on one side of the face or body

Severe heart palpitations

Newborn baby with a fever (a baby less than three months old with a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher needs to be seen right away)

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You've got game. Whether on the court, in the field or in the water, you give it your all. So do we. The skilled team at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital is standing by 24/7 to serve you. We're here whenever you need us.